The Ayuntamiento de Ciudad Real has announced a special programme to commemorate the birth of Alfonso X el Sabio, the founder of the city. Organised by the tourism department, the initiative aims to highlight the city's history, roots, and heritage.
A key feature of the programme is a historical recreation that will take place outside the city centre, specifically in Plaza de Santiago. This initiative seeks to extend cultural and tourist offerings to various neighbourhoods, enliven public spaces, and share the history of Ciudad Real with all its residents.
Tourism councillor Cristina Galán emphasised that the proposal reflects the desire to “bring tourism to the neighbourhoods, fill our squares with life, and ensure that the history of Ciudad Real is told in all its corners, not just in the centre.”
The historical recreation, organised by the association Espadas de Calatrava, will occur on Saturday, 21 November, at 18:00 in Plaza de Santiago. This event will focus on the figure of Alfonso X el Sabio, allowing the public to engage with the monarch's era and the city's origins in an informative and participatory manner. The activity is free and open to all.
The programme also includes two additional activities for different audiences:
- Friday, 20 November, at 19:00: Theatrical route 'The night the storm was born'. Led by guide Raquel Méndez and Pedro Martín Romo, this activity will take participants through the city while recreating the story from a successful novel. Registrations will be managed through Raquel Méndez.
- Sunday, 22 November, at 11:00: Family route 'The Royal Villa of Alfonso X'. This free event is designed especially for families to discover the origins of Ciudad Real and learn about some of its most significant historical episodes. The meeting point will be Plaza Mayor, next to the fountain. Prior reservation is required to participate in the routes, with registration opening on Tuesday, 17 November.
The historical recreation on Saturday will be open access and does not require prior reservation. Through this programme, the Ayuntamiento de Ciudad Real aims to continue bringing its history and heritage closer to both residents and visitors, making the commemoration of Alfonso X el Sabio an opportunity to better understand the city's origins and enjoy its cultural wealth.
